Forum Kitchen & Bar food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Sheffield
Forum Kitchen & Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Forum Cafe Bar The Forum, 127-129 Devonshire Street, Sheffield, S3 7SB
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Forum Kitchen & Bar among the 3,299 places in Sheffield holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,299 | 75% | ← Forum Kitchen & Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 451 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Forum Kitchen & Bar none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Forum Kitchen & Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Amir Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Ages Ago BBQ & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Angelicas Tea and Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Afroflava by Homeland delicacy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| ALS Bubble Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Forum Kitchen & Bar
What is Forum Kitchen & Bar's food hygiene rating?
Forum Kitchen & Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Forum Kitchen & Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forum Kitchen & Bar last inspected?
Forum Kitchen & Bar was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Forum Kitchen & Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Forum Kitchen & Bar compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Forum Kitchen & Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Forum Kitchen & Bar and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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